Moving to France from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turkmenistan to France? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Turkmenistan to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paris averages 60°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Turkmenistan to France.

Moved in 2023
24 ↑ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Turkmenistan to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
FR
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
FR
4.7

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
FR
33.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
FR
4.0t

France performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
FR
49.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
FR
21.6%

France performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
FR
$55,200

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
FR
3.1

France performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Paris
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Ashgabat Paris
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting France

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter France.
France passport

France passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
France passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 49.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in France compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What's the weather like in France compared to Turkmenistan?

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM FR
Population 5,636,011 68,305,148
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Turkmen French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112